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LX53 SVT

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,192 mi
Last recorded114,192 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 114,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 104,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,685 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f ture worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r tyre has at least 3 nails in tyre(chalked)also side wall of the tyre are cacked

o/s/r styre side walls are cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,108 miles

rear tyres perished 195/65/15

Fail 19 Feb 2013 91,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear tyres perished 195/65/15

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,760 miles

Child seat fitted, **BUT Not fully clipped in.** not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres, outer sidewalls perished

Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted, **BUT Not fully clipped in.** not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres, outer sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,474 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and offside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen

Fail 19 Jan 2008 60,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front and offside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,308 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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LX53 SVT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 SVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX53 SVT registered?

LX53 SVT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is LX53 SVT safe to buy?

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